Jesus loves you, the rest of us think you're an idiot.

This year my mother got her Christmas wish, an inflatable nativity scene.

And it is now on our front lawn.

Enjoy.

Catch you on the flip side.

Well aren't you a busy little bee

I am fully aware of how late these photos are, but I have been quite busy.

I have applied for my visa for Thailand, and I just bought my plane ticket.

I am crazy excited, this trip is finally feeling real.

I will be leaving for Phuket, Thailand in January, and I will be there for 5 months.

The blog will most definitely continue. In fact, it will probably be the best way to keep up with me. And I will do my best to post regularly.

But anyways, here is the first instalment of my holiday pictures.

We start with Thanksgiving.

Catch you on the flip side.

The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.

So, here are a few things I've made lately. Just little things. They can be easily made into a pin or added onto a necklace, purse, or jacket. I love pieces like these because they are quite versatile.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.

Catch you on the flip side.

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. ~ Oscar Wilde

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to my fundraising dinner last night.

I was so grateful to see everyone there giving me support. I fully enjoyed chatting with you all, some of whom I have not talked to for quite some time.

Bless you all.

Catch you on the flip side.

Quick! Call the plow!

It snowed Saturday night. I was hanging with some friends, so I was not the only one playing in the snow. It was late, and beautiful.

The next morning, I was awake in time to take pictures before things melted and got gross.

I know that snow means shoveling, bad driving, and wet feet. But it also means layering, sledding, and picturesque scenes. And right now, I am only looking at the good things. I'll let the downsides of winter hit me later.

In addition to enjoying the snow, I have been sewing. Mostly just hemming people's pants, but also some little projects. I'll post pictures of them soon.

I'll catch you on the flip side.

You look like you're a boy, but you're not.

As promised, here is my new hair. I really like it, mostly because of the way my earrings look with short hair.

p.s. that red thing on my shirt is an "I Voted" sticker, cause I voted.

Catch you on the flip side.

When life sucks, you look at it's beauty.

As some of you may know, things have not been going as planned for the past few weeks.

Crap happens and all I can think is "I didn't see this coming."

In the past I could find beauty in the unexpected, and joy in the unplanned. But not now. These surprises have been less like unanticipated guests, more like unanticipated overwhelming stress.

Therefore, my peace is now being found in the predictable: FALL.

I love all of the expected changes that come when fall is in full swing.

The progression of color, the cooler weather, the sounds of crunching leaves, the smells of damp leaves.

And so, a little over a week ago, I took my camera outside and enjoyed the beauty.

I hope you are all getting a chance to enjoy your favorite things (girls in white dresses and blue satin sashes etc.).

Catch you on the flip side.